Software Developer (Systems Software)

Overview Acuity is growing and looking to hire an additional Software Developer (Systems Software) to support a team specializing in designing, engineering, implementation, development and maintenance of enterprise quality mission systems, networks, and applications. Why Acuity? We're building more than careers—we're building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you'll get: Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025) Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com Why Acuity? If you are passionate about using your skills in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a positive impact, you might find a good fit at Acuity. We serve federal agencies as a trusted digital strategy and technology consulting firm, providing innovative technical leadership to support our customers' critical missions. Qualifications Required Skills: Hands‐on experience writing, testing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (required) and CloudFormation (required). Hands‐on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, IAM, CloudWatch, and other core services. Hands‐on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred, but experience with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar acceptable). Strong proficiency in Bash (required) and Python (required) scripting. Hands‐on experience with containerization technologies (Docker required). Hands‐on experience integrating and deploying diverse software systems: AWS cloud services, open‐source applications, COTS/GOTS products, and custom applications. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security best practices, IAM policies, and AWS architecture best practices. Hands‐on experience with Git‐based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices. Hands‐on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus/Alertmanager, CloudWatch, or similar). Hands‐on experience with database self‐hosting including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, high availability, and performance tuning (PostgreSQL and MySQL). Desired Skills: Experience with secrets management solutions (AWS Secrets Manager, or similar). Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and continuity planning. Familiarity with API gateways and modern microservices patterns. Experience with cost optimization practices in AWS. Experience deploying and managing data platform components: Apache Spark, Trina, Apache Ranger, Apache Iceberg, Apache Superset, data catalogs. Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures and supporting infrastructure. Background deploying and supporting AI/ML workloads or model serving infrastructure. Experience mentoring team members on DevOps and cloud best practices. Familiarity with additional monitoring tools (Grafana, ELK stack). Experience integrating customer's Enterprise services (SSO, etc.). Experience with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.). Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI w/Poly About Acuity At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We're a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you'll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high‐performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. Why You'll Love Working Here Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want Be Part of Something Innovative You'll work on cutting‐edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement. Thrive in a People‐First Culture Collaboration, respect, and support aren't just values—they're how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared. Feel Valued and Rewarded We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work‐life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home. Join an Award‐Winning Team Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025). Bring Your Whole Self to Work We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Make Your Impact Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes. Learn more: www.myacuity.com Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruiting Scams and Fraud Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. 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